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Last Places have designed this ethnographic trip to northern Nigeria<\/a><\/strong> with the aim of getting to know the Hausa people<\/strong><\/a> culture. To achieve it, we will visit the emirates of Kano, Zaria and Dutse<\/strong>, where we can admire old Hausa-style adobe palaces<\/strong> as well as meet members of royalty. During this time of year, Durbar Festival<\/strong><\/a> parades are usually held in the emirates, so we will try to attend the ones in Kano and Zaria. We will also have the opportunity to experience the Gerewol Festival<\/strong><\/a> of a nomadic Mbororo<\/strong> community. In addition, we will enjoy the show of a clan of ‘hyena men<\/strong>‘ and witness a Sharo ceremony<\/strong> of a Fulani community.<\/p>\n

Download the itinerary for this ethnographic trip to northern Nigeria<\/a><\/h3>\n

Using the form below, you can download the detailed trip itinerary. Click here to easily reach the form.<\/a><\/p>\n

Discover the highlights of this ethnographic trip to northern Nigeria<\/h2>\n

\u25ba We will discover the culture of the Hausa people<\/h3>\n

During this ethnographic trip to northern Nigeria, we will travel through the emirates of Kano, Zaria and Dutse to immerse ourselves in the culture of the Hausa people.<\/p>\n

Durbar Festival<\/h4>\n

The Durbar Festival<\/strong> is a cultural, religious and equestrian celebration held annually, usually coinciding with major Muslim festivities. It was born as military parades on 14th century. During the celebration of the Durbar Festival, each noble house parades before the Emir, acting as a regiment, to demonstrate their loyalty to him as well as displaying that they are ready to defend him in the event of war.<\/p>\n

Hausa architecture<\/h4>\n

Hausa architecture<\/strong> stands out for its adaptation to the dry and hot ecosystem, since its thick walls keep the interior cooler and more insulated. The buildings are full of colorful motifs and decorations. The complexity of the decoration of the facades usually demonstrates the wealth and social position of the owner.<\/p>\n

Dambe boxing<\/h4>\n

Dambe boxing<\/strong> is a traditional martial art of the Hausa people. During the fight, the competitors try to subdue the opponent until one of them achieves total submission, mainly in three rounds.<\/p>\n

\u25ba Gerewol Festival<\/h3>\n

During this ethnographic trip to northern Nigeria, we will attend a Gerewol Ceremony<\/strong> of a nomadic Mbororo community, near the town of Dutse. It is a unique ceremony in which young men decorate their faces and put on their best clothes to flirt and attract young women.<\/p>\n

\u25ba We will attend a ‘hyena men’ show<\/h3>\n

On this ethnographic trip to northern Nigeria, we will have the opportunity to witness the spectacle of a clan of ‘hyena men<\/strong>‘. This is a cast of masters in the technique of taming wild animals, which is used to entertain at special celebrations and to recover the custom of magic in rural areas.<\/p>\n

\u25ba We will witness a Fulani Sharo Festival<\/h3>\n

We will visit the Fulani community of Kantoga, where we will be able to witness a Sharo ceremony<\/strong>. During this event, young men hit each other with sticks to demonstrate their bravery and strength. \u00a9 Photos by Jordi Zaragoz\u00e0 Angl\u00e8s<\/a>, An\u00edbal Bueno<\/a> and Jorge Fern\u00e1ndez<\/a> taken during a tribal trip to northern Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u25ba Download the itinerary for this ethnographic trip to northern Nigeria<\/a><\/h3>\n

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